India, July 1 -- The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) organised the grand finale of the inaugural National Skill Olympiad on seafood value addition today at the Seafood Expo Bharat in Chennai. MPEDA is a statutory organisation under administrative control of Department of Commerce. The Olympiad, a pioneering initiative by MPEDA, was launched to promote value addition in seafood exports and create a skilled workforce in the sector. In a closely contested final round, Thanseer K R of Abad Foods Malipuram, Kerala, was adjudged the winner. The awards were announced by Member of Parliament and Authority Member of MPEDA, Shri Hibi George Eden, and Chairman, MPEDA Shri D. V. Swamy.

As a precursor to the event, MPEDA conducte...